I ordered my R4 a few days ago, and it arrived within 2 days, however, I didn't get a disc or instruction booklet with it.

Are these really needed? I mean, my friend got them with his R4, so I can easily borrow his if they're really necessary, but do you really need the disc since it's mostly a drag and drop process, I assumed you wouldn't really need it..

edit: k, i don't need them apparently. i downloaded the latest firmware and it's all up and running ^^

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When I load up TTDS and select a game it just freezes whilst there's a 'Loading...' on the top screen, what does this mean and how do I fix it?

I'm assuming that the program is the problem, since I've had that occur once and still been able to open other applications.

Master_Xxxx:

Since they can run illegal software, they can't be sold in stores, so you'll have to find them online. The hardware is 100% legal, it's just that they have the potential to run illegal software.

Once again, it's something you'll have to find for yourself. I would post links, but most of the homebrew applications are on pages with links to ROMS and illegal software, and discussion of those is banned on Neoseeker.

As far as I know, there is no risk of harming your DS. I don't really know much about the internal software on the DS or the cartridge, but I'm sure the homebrew hardware would malfunction first.

OK leave it the master of DS homebrew. Adam, you'll probably want a Slot-2 old school card. My Supercard SD came with 32MB of extra RAM (the DS only has 4MB...) which is a lifesaver in DSLinux. The Slot-1 cards, even though they do have PassMe builtin, cannot play GBA games, and use memory cards that are small and expensive as *bleep*. My SCSD uses a normal SD card. I bought mine with a Japanese Kingston 1GB card from [site that I IMed you]. Also, drunkencoders.com is a good homebrew site with latest releases on the scene. There are others that I can IM you. (they may contain ROMs) You will not risk your DS AT ALL by using homebrew/"games". Nothing, at, all. I flashed my DS, which was like 1% chance of bricking. It makes it easier, as you don't need a PassMe device in Slot-1; it mods the DS firmware to bypass the audit process, and boots directly to your flash cart if it is plugged in. You don't even need to do this, because you'll buy a PassMe device with your cart anyways, depending if you get Slot-1 or Slot-2. The extra $25ish for a PassMe device is only needed if you get a Slot-2 card, but you will be able to play GBA homebrew/"games" on it. Also, DSLinux will be MUCH more powerful wth the extra RAM. I can be connected to 3 irc servers and 5 tabs of websites open on DSLinux without it running slow at all. If you don't have extra RAM, you won't be able to multitask. Etc, you will only be able to browse the net or go on IRC one at a time.

Slot-1 cards are mainly for stupid *bleep*s that don't know how to patch "games", as the Slot-1 cards just have a drag and drop interface. But patching is easy as hell, and I could walk you through it on AIM if needed. If you didn't know, Slot-2 are flash carts that go in the GBA slot, and Slot-1 are the flash carts that go in the DS slot. Reply here if you need any more help.

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